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Queensland — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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Civilian Guns

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Number of Licensed Firearm Owners

The number of licensed gun owners in Queensland is reported to be 186,8841

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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 Population

The rate of licensed firearm owners in Queensland is 5.151 per 100 people

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Number of Registered Firearms

The number of registered guns in Queensland is reported to be 506,3541

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

The rate of registered firearms per 100 people in Queensland is 13.951

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Number of Privately Owned Handguns

There are reportedly 40,3142 handguns in civilian possession in Queensland

ImpactsDeath and Injury

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Queensland, annual homicides by any means total

2008: 493 4
2007: 523
2006: 51
2005: 54
2004: 52
2003: 61
2002: 61
2001: 61
2000: 61
1999: 70
1998: 67
1997: 67

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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2008: 1.145
2007: 1.24
2006: 1.25
2005: 1.36
2004: 1.34
2003: 1.60
2002: 1.64
2001: 1.68
2000: 1.71
1999: 2.00
1998: 1.94
1997: 1.97

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn Queensland, annual firearm homicides total

2007/08: 86
2006/07: 107
2005/06: 98
2004/05: 39
2003/04: 710
2002/03: 1211
2001/02: 412

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2007/08: 0.1913
2006/07: 0.24
2005/06: 0.22
2004/05: 0.08
2003/04: 0.18
2002/03: 0.32
2001/02: 0.11

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Queensland, annual suicides by any means total

2008: 50714
2007: 445
2006: 340
2005: 459
2004: 453
2003: 466
2002: 537
2001: 500
2000: 541
1999: 480

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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Queensland, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2008: 11.8215
2007: 10.65
2006: 8.31
2005: 11.58
2004: 11.65
2003: 12.26
2002: 14.47
2001: 13.78
2000: 15.19
1999: 13.71

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Queensland, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence16

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Small Arms Manufacture - World Ranking

In a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Queensland is ranked 'small'17

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Home-made Guns

In Queensland the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be low18

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

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Regulation of Firearm Exports

In Queensland, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law 19 20

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Small Arms Exports - World Ranking

In a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Queensland is categorized as 'minor'21

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Regulation of Firearm Imports

In Queensland, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law 19

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Queensland is low22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Queensland, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are not specifically regulated by law31

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Queensland include32 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use

MeasuresGun Regulation

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Queensland is categorised as restrictive33

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Queensland includes the Weapons Act 1990,34 the Weapons Regulation 1996,35 and the Weapons Categories Regulation 199736

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Queensland are regulated by the Governor in Council and the Queensland Police37

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Queensland, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law38

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Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition

In Queensland, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic and self-loading rifles and shotguns, and most handguns39 40 41 42 43 44 45

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Regulation of Automatic Assault Weapons

In Queensland, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited, with only narrow exceptions for permanently inoperable display, museum or collector's guns39 42

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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault Weapons

In Queensland, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is prohibited, lookalikes included, in all but exceptional circumstances39 43

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Regulation of Handguns

In Queensland, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is only permitted subject to stringent conditions46 47 44

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Gun Owner Licensing

In Queensland, only licensed gun owners48 49 50 51 52 53 41 54 55 56 57 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Licence

Applicants for a gun owner’s licence in Queensland are required to prove genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example, sport/target shooting, hunting, narrow employment requirements, use by sporting and theatrical organisations, and bona fide gun collectors.39 58 59 60 61 62 42
In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason63 64 65 66

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Queensland is 18 years, or 11 years while under the immediate supervision of an appropriately qualified adult licence holder67 68 69 70

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Queensland must pass background checks which consider criminal, mental, physical, addiction, domestic violence and other71 72 73 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Queensland, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are required for some licence categories74

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Queensland stipulates71 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Queensland, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required75 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Queensland gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every 1 to 5 years depending on the licence category76 62

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Licensing Records

In Queensland, authorities maintain a record77 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in Queensland are permitted to possess 1 category C rifle and 1 category C shotgun, with very limited exceptions,78 53 or no more than 1 pistol in the first 12 months of being issued a licence to possess a 'concealable' firearm47

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

A licensed firearm owner in Queensland is permitted to possess magazines with a maximum capacity of up to 10 rounds43

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Queensland, the law requires77 79 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register

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Gun Dealer Record Keeping

In Queensland, licensed firearm dealers are required80 81 82 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

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Gun Manufacturer Record Keeping

In Queensland, licensed gun makers are required83 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority

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State-Owned Firearm Records

In Queensland, State agencies are required84 85 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In Queensland, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited unless conducted and registered by a licensed firearm dealer, or in remote locations by police86 87 88

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Queensland, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful89 90

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Limit on Gun Dealer Sales

In Queensland, the number and type of firearms which can be sold by a licensed gun dealer to a single gun owner is limited to no more than 1 pistol in the first 12 months of a licence to possess a 'concealable' firearm47

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Queensland, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is 28 days for a first sale or transfer,91 92 with some exemptions for subsequent acquisition of the same type of firearm for which the owner already holds a licence

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Queensland, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are regulated93 94 95 86 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Queensland include96 97 98 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Dealer

Firearm regulations in Queensland include90 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Government

Government regulations in Queensland include99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities

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Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Queensland include98 107 108 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Marking and Tracing Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm Marking

In Queensland, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law83 109 110

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Firearm Tracing

In Queensland, state authorities carry out83 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Ballistic Marking of Firearms and Ammunition

In Queensland, state authorities do not employ83 111 112 113 ballistic fingerprinting technology to trace guns and ammunition

Carrying Guns

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Carrying Guns Openly in Public

In Queensland, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.63 64 65 66

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Queensland, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is prohibited without genuine reason. In law, personal protection is not a genuine reason.63 64 65 66

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Queensland, the maximum penalty for illicit possession of firearms is 2 to 13 years prison114

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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

Authorities in Queensland are known to have115 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation

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Surrendered in Gun Amnesty

In Queensland, the number of firearms and/or rounds of ammunition voluntarily surrendered for destruction in recent arms amnesty and collection programmes is reported to be 130,893115 (1996-2001)

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Exchanged in Gun Buyback

In Queensland, the total number of firearms exchanged for monetary or in-kind compensation during recent gun buyback and disposal programmes is reported to be 130,893115 (1996-2001)

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Small Arms Destroyed

In Queensland, the total number of firearms destroyed following recent amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 130,893115 (1996-2001)

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Queensland, it is not state policy116 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

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Queensland.1996.‘Firearms Licence — Category C Rifle and Category C Shotgun for Occupational Rural Purpose on Rural Land.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2717)Full Citation

79.

Queensland.1990.‘Possession of Unregistered Firearms.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2687)Full Citation

80.

Queensland.1990.‘Licensed Dealers and Armourers to Keep Register.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2693)Full Citation

81.

Queensland.1996.‘Particulars Dealers and Armourers Must Obtain and Record in Weapons Register Before Transaction.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2723)Full Citation

82.

Queensland.1996.‘Other Particulars Dealers and Armourers Must Enter in Weapons Register.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2724)Full Citation

83.

Australia.2008.‘Small Arms and Light Weapons UN Report.’ National Report of Australia on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York:Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations,1 July. (Q1736)Full Citation

84.

Australia.2008.‘Accounting for Small Arms and Light Weapons.’ National Report of Australia on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York:Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations,1 July. (Q1739)Full Citation

85.

Australia.2008.‘Accounting for Small Arms and Light Weapons.’ National Report of Australia on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York:Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations,1 July. (Q1738)Full Citation

86.

Queensland.1990.‘Acquisition of Weapons.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2680)Full Citation

87.

Queensland.1990.‘Sale or Disposal of Weapons.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2681)Full Citation

88.

Queensland.1996.‘Sale or Acquisition of Weapon Through Police Officer.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2733)Full Citation

89.

Queensland.1990.‘Dealers to be Licensed.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2692)Full Citation

90.

Queensland.1996.‘What Dealer's Licence Authorises.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2722)Full Citation

91.

Queensland.1996.‘Waiting Period for Decision on Application for Permit to Acquire.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2739)Full Citation

92.

Queensland.1996.‘Waiting Period Before Licence Can Be Decided.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2713)Full Citation

93.

Queensland.1990.‘Approval of Arms Fair.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2696)Full Citation

94.

Queensland.1990.‘Application for Approval.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2697)Full Citation

95.

Queensland.1996.‘How to Apply for a Shooting Club Permit or Approval to Conduct an Arms Fair or Shooting Gallery.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2740)Full Citation

96.

Queensland.1990.‘Secure Storage of Weapons.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2689)Full Citation

97.

Queensland.1996.‘Storage of Weapon Not in Licensee's Physical Possession — Secure Storage Facilities.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2736)Full Citation

98.

Queensland.1996.‘Firearms to be Kept Unloaded Other Than When Being Used to Shoot.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2735)Full Citation

99.

Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers – Floor.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2725)Full Citation

100.

Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers – Ceiling.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2726)Full Citation

101.

Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers – External Doors.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2727)Full Citation

102.

Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers – Walls.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2728)Full Citation

103.

Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers – Grills for Windows and Shopfront Doors.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2729)Full Citation

104.

Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers – Burglar Alarms.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2730)Full Citation

105.

Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers – Vaults and Safes.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2731)Full Citation

106.

Queensland.1996.‘Storage Measures for Armourers, Dealers, and Theatrical Ordnance Suppliers – General Requirements – Gun Racks.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2732)Full Citation

107.

Queensland.1996.‘Storage of Weapon Not in Licensee's Physical Possession — When Away From Secure Storage Facilities.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2737)Full Citation

108.

Queensland.1996.‘Safety Precautions for Weapons In or On Vehicles.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q2738)Full Citation

109.

Queensland.1990.‘Marking Serial Numbers on Unmarked Firearms.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2683)Full Citation

110.

Queensland.1990.‘Altering Identification Marks of Weapons.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2690)Full Citation

111.

Queensland.1990.‘Preliminary, Short Title, Application, Principles and Object of Act.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q4049)Full Citation

112.

Queensland.1996.‘Preliminary.’ Weapons Regulation 1996 (Reprint No. 4D, reprinted as in force on 1 August 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 December. (Q4050)Full Citation

113.

Queensland.1997.‘Short Title.’ Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 (Reprint No. 2, as in force 1 November 2004).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,14 November. (Q4051)Full Citation

114.

Queensland.1990.‘Possession of Weapons.’ Weapons Act 1990 (Reprint No. 6G, as in force on 1 July 2010).Brisbane:Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel,19 September. (Q2686)Full Citation

115.

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116.

Australia.2008.‘Destruction of Surplus Small Arms and Light Weapons.’ National Report of Australia on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA).New York:Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations,1 July. (Q1719)Full Citation